Austin Fire Department Recruit Academy
At a glance
- Type
- Fire Academy
- Location
- Austin, TX
- County
- Travis
- Online or hybrid
- Not listed
What you will learn
Basic Structure Fire Suppression preparation aligned to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection curriculum. Coursework covers NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II and NFPA 472 Hazmat Awareness and Operations. Graduates sit for the four-section TCFP state exam and complete a TCFP-approved field skills evaluation.
Verify cohort schedule, prerequisites, and current TCFP facility certification with the academy before enrolling.
How to apply
Verify enrollment status with Austin Fire Department Recruit Academy before applying. Cohort schedules, tuition, and admissions criteria change. Confirm directly with the school before paying any fee.
Department-run academy. Open only to candidates already hired by AFD.
Source: City of Austin Fire Department. Last verified April 24, 2026.